Rear Suspension

CONTROL LINK, UPPER ARM AND LOWER ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: *: Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in an unladen condition.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM REMOVAL





After making a mating mark on the toe-in or camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link or lower arm.

[[B]] UPPER ARM REMOVAL





After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the upper arm and the trailing arm.

[[C]] LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and the trailing arm.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION





Tighten the self-locking nut so that the amount of protrusion of the end of the stabilizer link bolt is at the standard value.
Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm (0.24 - 0.31 inch)

]]B[[ UPPER ARM/CONTROL LINK INSTALLATION





Install the upper arm as shown so that its hole is body side. [LS]





Install the upper arm/control link as shown so that its identification color faces the trailing arm. [RALLIART]

INSPECTION
^ Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
^ Check the control link, upper arm or lower arm for bending or breakage.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.

LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991447: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991448: Bushing Remover and Installer Base
^ MB991449: Bushing Remover and Installer Supporter








CAUTION: Because the outside of both edges of the bushing are different, be careful not to mistake the direction when driving out and press-fitting.

Use the special tools to drive out and press fit the lower arm bushing.